Engine Inspector

Standard Aero; Gosport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation repair company is seeking an Engine Shop Inspector to maintain safety and quality standards on aircraft components. You will perform inspections, document findings, and ensure compliance with procedures. Ideal candidates possess an engineering apprenticeship and strong communication skills. Join us to build a fulfilling aviation career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

206 hours annual leave plus 8 public holidays

YuLife wellbeing services

Bonus opportunities

Generous paid sick leave

Life assurance cover

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym

Seasonal flu jabs on site

Qualifications

• Possess relevant certification in engineering.
• Working knowledge of engine publications and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed visual and dimensional inspections of parts.
• Determine disposition of parts: Serviceable or Repairable.
• Document findings on company process paperwork.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Team Player

Using basic hand tools

Using precision measuring devices

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Job description

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Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Build your career with integrity by working at a company that doesn’t just treat you like a number. You’ll get the tools to do things right in a clean and safe work environment and the trust to fix any issue that comes your way. Our on-the-job training and team of experts mean you’ll be set up for success.

Take charge of our day-to-day operations, so we remain the trusted source for aviation repair and maintenance. Work with your team to implement the right processes and practices across our organisation to help ensure flight and product efficiency.

Engine Shop Inspectors perform both visual and dimensional inspection checks on individual parts as per the specified in work instructions. They will be responsible for determining if a part is Serviceable, or Repairable. They will document all findings on Company process paperwork.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Conduct all work in accordance with company policies, health and safety procedures, quality procedures, manufactures and customer specification and industry regulations
• Perform detailed visual and dimensional inspection of individual parts as per inspection level specified in overhaul or maintenance manual, Detailed Work Instruction (DWI) or Engineering Repair Instruction (ERI).
• Check fits and clearances of mating parts as required.
• Determine disposition of parts . Serviceable, or Repairable.
• Raise repair work orders and select repair schemes for parts being sent for repair at sub-contractor or within Vector on the ERP System (Training provided).
• Reserve new parts as required on the ERP System (Training provided).
• Raise Non-conformance reports as necessary.
• Document all findings on Company process paperwork.
• Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals

Core:

• Strong verbal communication and written skills to work with internal and external stakeholders; (e)
• Able to use computers/computer systems; (e)
• Proactive self-learner; (e)
• Team Player (e)

Functional:

• Additional training/experience in a technical field. (e)
• Ability to use basic hand tools. (e)
• Ability to use and care for precision measuring and torque devices. (e)
• Familiarity with aerospace engine services quality procedures and documentation including process paperwork, parts routing procedures, Engineering Repair Instructions, Detailed Work Instructions and Non-Conformance Report system. (e)
• Working knowledge of Engine publications and work instructions including overhaul and maintenance manuals, parts catalogues and service bulletins. (e)

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

• Have a recognised engineering apprenticeship and possess relevant certification (e)
• Working knowledge of Engine publications and work instructions including overhaul and maintenance manuals, parts catalogues and service bulletins. (d)

Experience:

• Have a recognised engineering apprenticeship and possess relevant certification or have a relevant experience in a mechanical industry

Benefits that make life better:

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa